Hair Loss Easily Occurs During Seasonal Changes... 1 in 5 Adults Experience Hair Thinning

Lower Preference for Pharmaceuticals Among Individuals Experiencing Hair Loss Symptoms

"I'm scared to look in the mirror during the changing seasons"

In spring, the body's metabolism becomes more active, and due to the large temperature differences and dryness during the changing seasons, the balance of oil and moisture on the scalp is disrupted, causing hair to be easily damaged and fall out. External irritants such as fine dust and pollen can also worsen hair loss.

Dongkook Pharmaceutical announced on the 19th that according to a survey conducted last year by Korea Research, a market research firm, targeting 1,000 adults aged 20 and over, 18.3% of adults reported experiencing symptoms of hair loss. The experience rate of hair loss symptoms increased not only among middle-aged people (58%) but also among young adults in their 20s and 30s (12%) due to employment difficulties and work stress. Although the rate of hair loss experience among men (25.4%) was relatively higher than that of women, the rate among women (11.5%) was also steadily increasing.

Dongkook Pharmaceutical explained that although hair loss is a condition that requires addressing the underlying causes, many people miss the optimal treatment time or fail to receive effective treatment due to misinformation. According to the survey results, the majority of those experiencing hair loss symptoms initially used hair loss shampoos (78.3%) or dietary therapy (45.7%), while the proportion choosing medications (33.2%) was relatively low. However, currently, one in two people experiencing hair loss symptoms are using medications (53%).

A representative from Dongkook Pharmaceutical stated, "Hair grows by receiving nutrients through blood connected to the hair roots," and recommended Pansidil, saying, "Continuously supplying the necessary nutrients to the hair from the early stages of hair loss helps hair growth." Pansidil is an over-the-counter drug available at pharmacies without a prescription.

Dongkook Pharmaceutical Pansidil.
[Photo by Dongkook Pharmaceutical]

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